|
Police and first responders are generally accustomed to the general fears
of drug dealers. But a person who is both using and manufacturing Meth
will have increased levels of paranoia, anger and mood swings. Many of
them will resort to extreme measures to protect themselves and their labs
– security systems, explosives, guns, attack dogs and poisonous snakes
have all been found at Meth lab sites.
Protect yourself
-
Visually check everything before you touch it. Everything.
-
Check all furniture before you use it.
-
Be careful with
electrical appliances. Do not use light switches or interior lights while
inside a building. Do not open refrigerators or other electrically
charged appliances.
-
Do not open any
container without first giving it a thorough exterior visual inspection.
-
Do not consume any
food or beverage while in the suspect building. Chemical contamination
may occur through air particulate matter or contact with your food.
Use your eyes, nose
and ears when inside a potentially booby-trapped area. Stay alert and be
ready for anything.
Adapted from “Clandestine Laboratory Awareness” U.S. Dept. of Justice,
Drug Enforcement Administration – Office of Training, Quantico, VA.
|
|
